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BN03 VRF

2003 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,456 mi
Last recorded73,456 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 VRF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 73,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 73,444 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 72,326 miles

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2018 72,326 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2017 70,890 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 69,578 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section also very corroded. (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 67,563 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 65,693 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet stay missing

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 62,833 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,465 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre on 3mm

Offside front tyre on 3mm

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 59,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Bonnet stay missing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Offside front tyre on 3mm

Offside rear tyre on 3mm

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 56,348 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 50,554 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 44,196 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 38,672 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 38,672 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 33,708 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 27,833 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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BN03 VRF is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 61,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN03 VRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BN03 VRF registered?

BN03 VRF is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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